AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1931 



Dutch Breeder Tulips, continued 



St. James. 28 in. Dark lilac, flushed bronze, shading to pure 

 golden yellow with yellow-green base. Large flower on good 

 stem. 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



Sunset (Prince o/ Orange). 24 in. Glowing orange-scarlet, with 

 distinct yellow edge — a delightful color combination. Inval- 

 uable for border planting. 85c. per doz.; Stj.OO per 100. 



Turenne (MacMalion). 30 in. Bronzy violet-brown with broad 

 edge of soft yellow. The flower is large and perfectly formed. 

 90c. per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 



Velvet King (Dreadnought). 29 in. Deepest purple-maroon, 

 with vivid white base; velvety sheen overspreads the outside 

 of petals. The flower is extra large and firm in texture, hold- 

 ing its shape for many days. $1.10 per doz.; $S.00 per 100. 



Virgil ius. Satiny violet-purple, shading to a lighter tone at the 

 edge. Charming when planted with light-colored Breeders or 

 Darwins. $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 



Vulcan. 26 in. Reddish apricot, margined buff -yellow, with 

 yellow, starred base. A most effective and unique Tulip. $1.15 

 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 



Yellow Perfection (Old Gold). 24 in. Light bronze, margined 

 light yellow. The flower is large and exquisitely shaped. 90c. 

 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



SUPERB BREEDER TULIP MIXTURE. This splendid Mix- 

 ture includes a wide range of colors. 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 

 100; $48.00 per 1,000. 



Single May-flowering or Cottage Tulips 



These flower late, Hke the Darwins and Breeders, many varieties lasting well into June. They are splendid subjects for nat- 

 uralizing along shrubberies and borders and are equally effective for bedding and forcing. This class of Tuhps produces the clearest 

 yellows, the finest whites, the richest reds, and the most gracefully formed flowers of all. The following list includes many of the finest 

 hybrid introductions. 



Not less than 6 bulbs at dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1,000 rate. If wanted by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates; weight 

 per 100 bulbs, 7 lbs. 



NEW AND RARE VARIETIES 



Ambrosia. 26 in. inside salmon-orange; outside softened 

 by shades of lilac-rose and bronze. The flower is extra large, 

 of fine form, and carried high on erect stem. $2.00 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



ArgO. Golden yellow, mottled red at first and becomes 

 bronzy brown with age. Large and attractive, globular blooms. 

 $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Dido. 30 in. Inside bright salmon-orange with yellow base, 

 bordered green; outside of petals orange-red, with edges 

 shading to pure orange. Undoubtedly one of the handsomest 

 Tulips of all time. A fascinating sort for border planting. 

 $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Isolda. Soft yellow; long pointed petals make this flower 

 graceful and attractive. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Rosabella. 22 in. Beautiful shade of salmony rose with 

 broad white edge; inside soft shell-pink with creamy white 

 base. The outer petals reflex gracefully, giving it especially 

 beautiful form. $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Vesta. Pure white with showy black filaments. The flower 

 is more or less Darwin-shaped with very long, graceful stem. 

 $1.60 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



GENERAL LIST OF COTTAGE TULIPS 



Amber. Vivid terra-cotta shaded pure amber; lemon-yellow 

 base with blue markings. Flower almost round. Forces well 

 and is most attractive in border. 85c. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. 



Arethusa. 25 in. Soft shade of pure yellow which pales to 

 cream-white with age. The flower is large, vase-shaped, and is 

 considered one of the finest yellows in this class. $2.75 per doz.; 

 $20.00 per 100. 



Avis Kennicott. 25 in. Rich yellow, with bold black spots at 

 base of petals. Large flower of dainty form. $1.35 per doz.; 

 $10.00 per 100. 



Bouton d'Or (Golden Beauty). 20 in. Deep golden yellow, with 

 contrasting black anthers. Medium-sized flower, cup-shaped 

 in form. 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1,000. 



Carnation. White, edged rose, changing to bright rose over all 

 when mature. Brighter than Picotee and not so tall. 75c. 

 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Carrara. 26 in. One of the flnest of all white Tulips. The 

 flowers are broadly cup-shaped with even, rounded petals, 

 faintly lined with gray at the base. An extra-strong stem car- 

 ries the bloom erect. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Ellen Willmott. 18 in. Soft primrose-yellow; elongated flower 

 with reflexed, pointed petals. 85c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Gesneriana Aurantiaca Major (Orange Beawi?/). 20 in. Glow- 

 ing orange-red. A brightly colored sort for the border or 

 shrubbery. 90c. per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



Gesneriana Major (Spathulata). 20 in. BriUiant crimson- 

 scarlet with blue-black base. A large, solid bed of this variety 

 at our Dedham (Mass.) Nursery Tulip-Garden was greatly 

 admired by the hundreds of visitors. 75c. per doz.; $6.00 per 

 100; $55.00 per 1,000. 



Gesneriana Lutea. Deep golden yellow. A large flower of 

 perfect form with gracefully reflexing petals. 65c. per doz.; 

 $5.00 per 100. 



Golden Spire. 18 in. Deep golden yellow, slightly edged orange 



as the flower ages. The flower is large, with graceful, reflexed 

 petals. $1.00 per doz.; .$7.50 per 100. 



Grenadier. 24 in. Rich flaming orange. The flower is beauti- 

 fully formed and is one of the most brilliant colors imaginable. 

 85c. per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 



Hammer Hales. 18 in. Rich mahogany-brown, edged bronze- 

 orange; inside of flower is rich apricot with yellow base. The 

 long, exquisitely formed flower is borne high above the foliage. 

 85c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



idyl. 20 in. Bright rose, inside soft salmon-rose; pure yellow 

 base, edged blue. Not a large flower, but exquisitely beautiful 

 and held perfectly erect on a stiff, stout stem. 75c. per doz.; 

 $6.00 per 100. 



May-flowering Tulip, Rosabella 



